Development Economics and International Studies (MA DEIS)

Degree

Master of Arts (M.A.)

Duration of studies in semester

4

Start of degree program

Winter semester

Study location

Erlangen

Number of students

1-50

Subject group

Economic Sciences, Law

Special ways to study

International degree program

Teaching language

completely in English

Admission Requirements

Qualification assessment

The Master’s degree program is open to students with a Bachelor’s degree in economics or a related subject. Applicants ought to have gained at least 70 ECTS credits in economics/management, including as a minimum basic knowledge (at least 5 ECTS) in each of microeconomics, macroeconomics and statistics/econometrics. However, it is possible to acquire up to 20 ECTS credits towards the required qualifications during the MA DEIS program. Students who are admitted to the program must make up for the missing ECTS credits during their first year of study. Missing courses can be taken at FAU.

Please refer to <https://www.madeis.study.fau.eu/how-to-apply/>. There are several requirements for admission relating to qualifications, the GPA and proficiency in English. Furthermore, prospective students must write a letter of application (1-2 pages), provide proof of qualified practical experience in the area of development economics and submit a one-page description of their practical experience written by the student in English (describing tasks and areas of responsibility)

Language skills

German language skills for international applicants

[No DSH](https://www.fau.eu/education/international/from-abroad/ap...)

General language skills

English C1

Bachelor's degree with substantial economics content (minimum 50 ECTS, incl. knowledge of microeconomics, macroeconomics & statistics);